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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Open in Orangeburg, S.C.

Orangeburg, S.C. | March 17, 2008

A new 81-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson has opened its doors for business at 731 Citadel Road in
Orangeburg, S.C.

"We're very excited to bring the Country Inns & Suites By Carlson concept to this region," said
Steve Mogck, executive vice president and brand leader, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "All employees will
participate in the Country Inns & Suites 'Be Our Guest' service training program, to ensure consistent
delivery of quality customer service at our hotels."

"This new Country Inn & Suites By Carlson is a wonderful addition to our community. We are confident that
this recognized brand and lodging concept will help us grow and prosper in the future," said Donna Kirby, general
manager of the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson in Orangeburg. The owner of the hotel is C & S Hotels, LLC.

The hotel features a heated indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and well- equipped exercise room. Other amenities
include a complimentary hot continental breakfast and a 100 person capacity meeting room that provides fax and copy
service. The hotel offers a variety of guest rooms including standard rooms, one bedroom suites, Jacuzzi rooms and an
extended stay suite. All rooms feature complimentary high-speed Internet access, microwave, refrigerator, and 32"
Flat Screen HDTV. This Country Inn & Suites property is conveniently located near a variety of full service
restaurants and entertainment options, including tennis courts and two golf courses within 11 miles. The hotel is
situated at the intersection of I-26 and Highway 601, 35 miles from the Columbia Metro Airport.

The rooms offer many amenities often found at higher-priced hotels such as complimentary hot breakfast, in-room
coffee maker, in-room iron and ironing board, and weekday morning newspaper. Country Inns & Suites provides a Read
It & Return Lending Library at its hotels in the U.S. and Canada which lends free books to guests based on the
assurance they will return the book on their next visit. When guests return the books to any Country Inns & Suites
hotel, a charitable donation is made by Country Inns & Suites to support literacy.

Country Inns & Suites is known for its consistently high quality accommodations and personal, warm hospitality.
For reservations andinformation, visit www.countryinns.com or call toll-free 1-800-456-4000.